Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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